V8 Badge
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V8 Badge
I want to add V8 side badges to my 06 slk55. I called the dealership and they quoted me $125 for 2 badges!!!! On ebay they sell for like $10. Are they the same thing? Anyone know where I can get quality badges for a lower prices. Yes, I'm cheap - but I'd like to think my cheapness is the reason I can now afford a SLK 
Thanks in advance...
Thanks in advance...
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It's quite possible they are the exact same thing. Dealerships put some huge markups on parts, especially cosmetic ones. Buy those two for 20 and find out, not much of a loss if you don't like them
By the way it's not cheap, it's "thrifty"!!
By the way it's not cheap, it's "thrifty"!!
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Nate:
I just checked out the offerings on EBay.
They are not the same as the badges that Mercedes would place on a car with a V8 engine.
Please think this mod through before you do go and spend $$ for it.
We both have SLK55's. These are the "cream of the crop" for the line.
Look at the side of the car, and how attention is drawn to the wheels, the wheel arches, the hood strakes, etc.
Tacking on a V8 does not in any way enhance the looks of the SLK IMHO.
Rather, it will look exactly what it is - a tacked on (i.e. tacky) item.
It's your car, so do what you think looks best.
I just checked out the offerings on EBay.
They are not the same as the badges that Mercedes would place on a car with a V8 engine.
Please think this mod through before you do go and spend $$ for it.
We both have SLK55's. These are the "cream of the crop" for the line.
Look at the side of the car, and how attention is drawn to the wheels, the wheel arches, the hood strakes, etc.
Tacking on a V8 does not in any way enhance the looks of the SLK IMHO.
Rather, it will look exactly what it is - a tacked on (i.e. tacky) item.
It's your car, so do what you think looks best.
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Originally Posted by novabenz
Nate:
I just checked out the offerings on EBay.
They are not the same as the badges that Mercedes would place on a car with a V8 engine.
Please think this mod through before you do go and spend $$ for it.
We both have SLK55's. These are the "cream of the crop" for the line.
Look at the side of the car, and how attention is drawn to the wheels, the wheel arches, the hood strakes, etc.
Tacking on a V8 does not in any way enhance the looks of the SLK IMHO.
Rather, it will look exactly what it is - a tacked on (i.e. tacky) item.
It's your car, so do what you think looks best.
I just checked out the offerings on EBay.
They are not the same as the badges that Mercedes would place on a car with a V8 engine.
Please think this mod through before you do go and spend $$ for it.
We both have SLK55's. These are the "cream of the crop" for the line.
Look at the side of the car, and how attention is drawn to the wheels, the wheel arches, the hood strakes, etc.
Tacking on a V8 does not in any way enhance the looks of the SLK IMHO.
Rather, it will look exactly what it is - a tacked on (i.e. tacky) item.
It's your car, so do what you think looks best.
I agree with you
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